Hadran: Advancing Talmud Study for Women
Hadran supports Jewish women of all ages, backgrounds and skill levels with resources and inspiration to engage in Talmud study.
Menachot 50
Rabbanit Michelle Farber
03.02.2026 | י״ג באדר תשפ״וStart Studying Talmud
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Talmud is the foundation of Jewish practice and thought. Talmud study opens the door to a richer understanding of Jewish tradition, empowering women who engage in this study to become more effective community leaders and role models.
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Talmud, Your Way
Experience Talmud with daily or weekly shiurim from top women scholars, each with a different focus and flavor. There’s something here for everyone.
Daf Yomi
Menachot 49
A debate exists between a braita and Rav regarding communal peace offerings brought on Shavuot for the sake of rams instead of sheep; the braita deems the sacrifice ineffective, while Rav holds it is. Rav Chisda and Raba disagree on the specific nature of this case. Their dispute centers on whether the laws of “intent for the wrong sacrifice” apply when a kohen mistakenly misidentifies the animal’s original purpose.
Two objections, one from Mishna Gittin 54a and one from a braita, are raised against Raba’s position that a sacrifice offered for the wrong purpose by mistake remains valid. In both instances, the Gemara resolves the objections.
The Mishna explains that the daily tamid and the special mussaf sacrifices of Shabbat and festivals do not preclude one another. However, the precise meaning of the Mishna is initially unclear.
The Gemara introduces a question posed by Rabbi Chiya bar Avin to Rav Chisda: if only one animal is available, should it be used for today’s mussaf or saved for tomorrow’s tamid?
Initially, our Mishna is cited to prove that there is no specific preference between the two, but this proof is rejected as inconclusive. A different source is brought to resolve the question, but it is also dismissed, as the Gemara determines it refers to a case irrelevant to the current discussion.
Daf Yomi
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Menachot 49
Beyond the Daf
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Menahot 48: The Parallel of the Voluntary Peace-offering
Menahot 47: Shavuot Offerings: Consecration and Intent
Menachot Daf 38-44- Daf Yomi: One Week at a Time
The Innovation of אינו מעכב – What does this category teach us about the halakhic system?
Din & Daf
Conceptual Analysis of Halakha Through Case Study with Dr. Elana Stein Hain In each session, we will delve into conceptual explorations of halakhic phenomena.
The Innovation of אינו מעכב – What does this category teach us about the halakhic system?
When Do The Ends Justify The Means? The Case Of Sha’atnez In Tzitzit
The World of the Tzitz – Dealing with Mortality in a Place of Immortality
A Daf of Their Own
Thought-provoking Talmudic discussions in a friendly, accessible style with Rabbanit Shira Marili Mirvis and Rabbanit Hamutal Shoval
Flashback
Flashback: a look into the reality of the Talmud. What was the time of the Talmud really like? How were the experiences different?
Gefet
Gemara, Perushim and Tosfot An in-depth (Iyun) Gemara shiur with Rabbanit Yael Shimoni and Shalhevet Schwartz Disclaimers: you do not have to be a daf learner to study Gefet. The texts are in Hebrew, the class teaching is in English. *In collaboration with Yeshivat Drisha
On Second Thought
On Second Thought: Delving Into the Sugya with Rabbanit Yafit Clymer
The Golden Menorah in the Temple: Means or Essence?
The Tabernacle and the Temple – which is more desired?
The Essence of the Incense and the Secret of the People
Spiritual Aspects of Korbanot: The Permission To Eat Meat
Daf Yomi: One Week at a Time
This shiur will allow you to connect to the worldwide phenomenon of Daf Yomi study, whether you learn the daf each day or just want to gain an overview of the entire Gemara.
Menachot Daf 38-44- Daf Yomi: One Week at a Time
Menachot Daf 31-37- Daf Yomi: One Week at a Time
Menachot Daf 24-30- Daf Yomi: One Week at a Time
Menachot Daf 17-23- Daf Yomi: One Week at a Time
Menachot Daf 9-16- Daf Yomi: One Week at a Time
Menachot Daf 2-8- Daf Yomi: One Week at a Time
Talking Talmud
A conversation on the daf yomi with Anne Gordon and Yardaena Osband
Menahot 48: The Parallel of the Voluntary Peace-offering
Menahot 47: Shavuot Offerings: Consecration and Intent
Menahot 44: The Prostitute, the Sage, and His Tzitzit
Beyond the Daf (HE)
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The Hadran Learners’ Tapestry
Meet the diverse women learning Gemara with Hadran.
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Margo
I started my Talmud journey in 7th grade at Akiba Jewish Day School in Chicago. I started my Daf Yomi journey after hearing Erica Brown speak at the Hadran Siyum about marking the passage of time through Daf Yomi.
Carolyn
I started my Talmud journey post-college in NY with a few classes. I started my Daf Yomi journey after the Hadran Siyum, which inspired both my son and myself.
Carolyn Hochstadter and Margo Kossoff Shizgal
Merion Station, USA
Beit Shemesh, Israel
In July, 2012 I wrote for Tablet about the first all women’s siyum at Matan in Jerusalem, with 100 women. At the time, I thought, I would like to start with the next cycle – listening to a podcast at different times of day makes it possible. It is incredible that after 10 years, so many women are so engaged!
Beth Kissileff
Pittsburgh, United States
Ive been learning Gmara since 5th grade and always loved it. Have always wanted to do Daf Yomi and now with Michelle Farber’s online classes it made it much easier to do! Really enjoying the experience thank you!!
Lisa Lawrence
Neve Daniel, Israel
I started learning daf yomi at the beginning of this cycle. As the pandemic evolved, it’s been so helpful to me to have this discipline every morning to listen to the daf podcast after I’ve read the daf; learning about the relationships between the rabbis and the ways they were constructing our Jewish religion after the destruction of the Temple. I’m grateful to be on this journey!
Mona Fishbane
Teaneck NJ, United States
I was inspired to start learning after attending the 2020 siyum in Binyanei Hauma. It has been a great experience for me. It’s amazing to see the origins of stories I’ve heard and rituals I’ve participated in my whole life. Even when I don’t understand the daf itself, I believe that the commitment to learning every day is valuable and has multiple benefits. And there will be another daf tomorrow!
Khaya Eisenberg
Jerusalem, Israel
I started Daf during the pandemic. I listened to a number of podcasts by various Rebbeim until one day, I discovered Rabbanit Farbers podcast. Subsequently I joined the Hadran family in Eruvin. Not the easiest place to begin, Rabbanit Farber made it all understandable and fun. The online live group has bonded together and have really become a supportive, encouraging family.
Leah Goldford
Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
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